Intel cut its 401(k) match, effective January 1, 2025

“Eligible employees receive Company matching contributions with immediate eligibility. Effective January 1, 2024, the Company matching contribution was 100% of each eligible employee's eligible elective deferrals up to 7% of eligible compensation. For payroll periods with payment dates after December 31, 2024 the employer match contributions percentage is 100% of each eligible employee's eligible elective deferrals up to 5% of eligible compensation. The Company matching contribution will be trued-up each plan year to attain the appropriate allocation rate for the plan year as a whole.”

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